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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.29, 1,135.76 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.29, 1,135.76 and 294.91 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.29 : 1,135.76 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.29/1,135.76 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.29x = 1,135.76 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.29x = 334,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,946.98/757.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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